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Cannabis Territory

With inspiration from the states, U.S. territories push for legal cannabis.

Hemp

Hemp Makes Marijuana Crimes Difficult to Prosecute

The arbitrary distinction that makes hemp actually marijuana is causing challenges for law enforcement.

Culture

Pot Culture: Sour Grapes from Sour Patch & Sniff Tests

This week, we talk what the nose knows and proprietary catfights.

Legal

Miami-Dade Prosecutor Latest to Halt Pursuit of Minor Cannabis Charges

The decision was prompted in this instance by the dilemma vexing law enforcement nationwide: the inability...

Culture

Bernie Sanders Says He’d Legalize Marijuana by Executive Order

Presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders stopped by the Joe Rogan Experience to dive into his platform,...

Legal

Ireland Partially Decriminalizes All Drugs

After years of planning, Ireland has finally moved ahead to decriminalize first-time drug offenders — and...

Hemp

Texas Governor Fumes as Hemp Law Leads to Cannabis Case Dismissals

Politicians are up in arms about the cannabis testing deficiency that’s allowed cases to slip through...

Politics

Kamala Harris & Joe Biden Are Challenged on Their Drug Records in Debate

Sorry, Twitter: The California senator wasn’t quite “destroyed,” but she didn’t offer an explanation for why...

Politics

‘Take the Big Swing’: Kassandra Frederique on Ending Prohibition the Right Way

New York State DPA Director Kassandra Frederique doesn’t believe incrementalism will work with cannabis. Here’s why.

Politics

New York Decriminalizes Cannabis… Again

This ink is now dry on a partial marijuana decriminalization bill in the state of New...

Politics

House Judiciary Committee Holds Historic Hearing on Cannabis & Racial Justice

The discussion was specifically framed in terms of recognizing and correcting the racial and social iniquities...

Economics

Global Cannabis Partnership Unveils ‘Social Responsibility’ Standards

A group of cannabis companies have announced certification standards to promote corporate responsibility, a move seemingly...

In The Magazine

How Moms Turned Advocates Lead the Push for Pediatric Cannabis

Some of the strongest advocates for legalizing medicinal marijuana are those for whom the issue hits...

Politics

Illinois Could Be Days Away From Legalizing Cannabis

A bill that would legalize adult-use cannabis in Illinois has cleared the hurdle in the State...

Medical

Tripping on the High Road: Cannabis & Psychedelics

When it comes to the way cannabis plays off more heavy-hitting hallucinogens, we pretty much have...

Legal

New York & New Jersey Show U.S. How to Bungle Recreational Pot

Legislators in both states back out of plans to legalize marijuana for adult use.

Politics

Sen. Schumer Reintroduces Marijuana Freedom & Opportunity Act in Congress

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced he will reintroduce his bill to remove cannabis from the...

Medical

Texas May Finally Be Serious About Medical Cannabis, But There’s a Problem

An expansion of the Lone Star State’s limited medical marijuana bill is heading to the state’s...

Politics

Conservative-Led North Dakota Lowers Pot Possession Penalties

North Dakota’s Republican governor and legislature just lowered the penalty for possessing marijuana.

Politics

Illinois Governor Unveils Cannabis Legalization Plan

The countdown to legal marijuana in Illinois has begun, as Gov. J.B. Pritzker just unveiled his...